Nothing Interesting Ever Happens to Ethan Fairmont

People judge middle-grade books too hard. Especially adults. But as an apparent grown-up human reading a book for a much younger target audience than myself (thank you, kindly, for the review copy), I have to shamelessly admit that middle-grade might be one of my favorite genres. Especially when ther......more

This story is basically E.T. with BIPOC characters, except less imaginative. Also, the problematic policing aspects of this story are not organically integrated. Finally, the main character is repeatedly referred to--including by himself--as a "super genius inventor." However, there is no evidence o......more

Adventure abounds in this quick-paced read which packs in an alien to adore, friendship, tense moments, and a main character, who has a lively personality. Ethan is a genius, who can build anything out of anything...although his parents aren't always excited to have their stuff go missing. He also ha......more

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. Terrific premise and really fun middle grade action packed novel! I loved the writing style and the story itself was clever, heartfelt, and downright hilarious at times. With a tagline of Stranger Things meets E.T., I was sold. Ethan i......more

This is a charming and humorous adventure about a group of kids trying to help an alien fix his ship so he can return home. Beyond that, it's also a story of friendships (new and old), family, and community. It's an easy read and at only 236 pages, a pretty quick read. I think this story will appeal......more